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enkeivette · 11-11-2010, 11:13 AM

Thinking more about buying the Diesel Liberty or Grand Cherokee, because the only reason I don't want an SUV is the gas mileage. But the Diesels are averaging in the 20s and I can definitely live with that.

But, as discussed, the Liberty is pretty gay stock. And I would need to remove the queer bumpers and fender flares and lift the crap out of it for sure. So what sort of gas mileage should I expect if it's rated at 21 city/ 28 freeway, if I lift it with some 33s or 35s and install a brush guard? How much do you guys think it would drop. It is a 4 cyl 2.8L turbo diesel.

How about the grand cherokee, same scenario. It's a 3L V6 turbo diesel. Rated at 20/ 25 mpg.

11-11-2010, 11:13 AM	#1
enkeivette Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 6,850 Tweet	Expected gas mileage drop from Lift/ Big Tires Thinking more about buying the Diesel Liberty or Grand Cherokee, because the only reason I don't want an SUV is the gas mileage. But the Diesels are averaging in the 20s and I can definitely live with that. But, as discussed, the Liberty is pretty gay stock. And I would need to remove the queer bumpers and fender flares and lift the crap out of it for sure. So what sort of gas mileage should I expect if it's rated at 21 city/ 28 freeway, if I lift it with some 33s or 35s and install a brush guard? How much do you guys think it would drop. It is a 4 cyl 2.8L turbo diesel. How about the grand cherokee, same scenario. It's a 3L V6 turbo diesel. Rated at 20/ 25 mpg. __________________ I <3 forced induction.